Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers - Season 1 - Episode 5
A new era dawns, as gangsta rap explodes and the Lakers draft a gritty point guard who embodies the cultural shift. As Dr. Buss struggles to rebuild, his kids return to The Forum. Magic also returns, right before the franchise finds its next superstars.
About Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Title: Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
First Air Date: 2022-08-15
Last Air Date: 2022-10-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 8/10 (from 31 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 10
Network: Hulu
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Los Angeles Media Fund, Haven Entertainment, Hill District Media
Synopsis
This docuseries captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it.
Cast
Jeanie Buss
Self - Jerry Buss' Daughter/Executive VP, Business Operations
Magic Johnson
Self
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Self
Michael Cooper
Self
Jerry West
Self - General Manager/Head Coach
Mitch Kupchak
Self - Assistant General Manager
Pat Riley
Self - Head Coach
Gary Vitti
Self - Athletic Trainer
